Oreo Banana Bread

 Oreo Banana Bread

 Ingredients:

For the Banana Bread:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup (100 g) sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 10 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped

For the Topping:

• 100 g cream cheese or chocolate frosting
• 3 Oreo cookies, crushed
• Chocolate drizzle (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
4. Fold in the chopped Oreo cookies.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with extra Oreo pieces if desired.
6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool completely, then spread with cream cheese or chocolate frosting and sprinkle with crushed Oreos.

 Serving Suggestion:

Best enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee  or a cold glass of milk !